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DRTM-LEMOBO

Board Description

The DRTM-LEMOBO is a Rear Transition Module (RTM) developed by DESY for use in MTCA.4 (MicroTCA.4) systems. It is designed as a breakout board to provide high-accuracy timing and signal distribution for accelerator control, beam diagnostics, and experimental physics setups. By extending the I/O capabilities of an AMC (Advanced Mezzanine Card), it offers a range of LEMO and SMA connectors that support clock lines, trigger signals, and synchronization pulses with low jitter and high reliability. In addition to its role in precision timing networks, the module can also serve as a flexible interface for general user I/O, making it suitable for a broad variety of custom instrumentation and control tasks.

Key Features

1. Signal Connectivity

  • LEMO Connectors:
  • 2x LEMO Inputs (e.g., for external triggers, reference signals, or interlocks).

  • 6x LEMO Outputs (e.g., for distributing timing signals, fast controls, or beam synchronization).

  • SMA Connectors:

  • 2x SMA Clock Inputs (for high-frequency reference clocks, e.g., RF or timing).
  • 2x SMA Clock Outputs (for clock fan-out or synchronization distribution).
  • Bandwidth: Supports signals up to ≥1 GHz (depending on cable and termination).

2. MTCA.4 Compliance

  • Fully compliant with PICMG MTCA.4 standards.
  • Designed for Zone Zone 3 DESY RTM Class D1.0 - D1.2
  • Power: Supplied via the MTCA.4 AMC-Module (no external power required).
  • Cooling: Passive (convection) or forced-air, depending on the crate.

Licensing

This board is currently not licensed. If you’re interested in learning more or purchasing the board, feel free to reach out to us for further details!